Filmmaking
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Grips, Gaffers, and Best Boys: The Grip and Electric Departments
The Grip and Electric Departments will provide the lights and gear on a film set. Here is a breakdown of the positions and job duties.
Cinematography Crash Course: 6 Settings You Need to Check Before You Roll
For those of you just starting out as DPs, here are the six settings you need to double-check every time you get ready to roll a take.
8 Cinematographers Behind Famous Directors
Everyone knows the names of the Directors of famous pictures, but what about the Cinematographers behind them? We take a look at some of the best duos.
Affordable Software Every Filmmaker Should Have
One of the last things to usually make its way into our toolbox is software. Let’s look at affordable software options for your video production arsenal.
Cinematography Tip: How to Create Soft Diffused Light
Soft light is a fantastic resource for any filmmaker. Let’s take a look at ten ways cinematographers create soft, diffused light on a film set.
Speed Up Your Color Workflow Using Scene Cut Detection
DaVinci Resolve’s Scene Cut Detection function chops a single file into multiple shots. Here’s how to how to use this time-saving feature.
3 Low-light Cameras For Every Budget Range
High-sensitivity cameras that can shoot in low light are more popular than ever. These three low-light cameras will have you covered, regardless of the size of your …
The Making of the Modern Movie Montage
From suspense to sports to comedy, many films rely on montages to progress their story. Here is a look at the evolution of montages.
Translating Your Photography Skills to Cinematography
Many photographers have ventured into video production and cinematography since the DSLR video revolution. There’s a fairly steep learning curve, but it can be overcome.
Understanding Set Lighting and Color Temperature
The Kelvin Scale. Color Temperature. Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent, LED lights. Here’s a full-spectrum look at the ins and outs of set lighting.
Artist Highlight: The Blockbuster Mastery of Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is more than just the master of the summer blockbuster. He’s one of the greatest storytellers of this era.
Camera Crew Breakdown: Jobs and Responsibilities
A film production’s camera crew is responsible for setting up and using the camera. Here are the responsibilities of each crew member.